Local Moxie can be considered a browser hijacker, because it enters your system without your consent. It is very likely that you actually download the installation file for this application on your own, as there is no sample of a Local Moxie plugin at the official website. Nevertheless, even if the one responsible for this infection is the user himself, it does not mean that you should ignore it. It is important that you remove Local Moxie from your browser as soon as you can, because constant redirections may result in a serious malware infection and an ultimate system crash. Read more »
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Info.com
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on July 5, 2013
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Info.com is search provider which is often treated as a browser hijacker. Our Anti-Spyware-101.com malware experts have discovered that the program does not have malicious intentions or capabilities to perform illegal browser modifications. Then why do Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer users often mistreat this application? My guess is that they probably do not know how to remove Info.com related search tools from their browsers. Of course, many users may choose to keep using the search applications. Even though they are not malicious, you can never be sure where a provided search link could route you to. This is why having automatic spyware detection and removal software installed onto the PC is absolutely necessary. Do you know how to remove Info.com related tools? Continue reading to find out. Read more »
Search Results
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on July 5, 2013
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Search Results is a search tool which can be linked to a number of suspicious browser plugins and PC applications. Some of the programs related to the search provider include Default Tab, BullVid, Llinkury Smart Bar, etc. Of course, if you are reading this report, it is most likely that the home page of your webs browsers has been changed to www1.search-results.com. This may happen if you download freeware, browser add-ons related to IAC Search & Media (the developer), or you simply have chosen this search tool yourself. It is strongly advised that you do not use the suspicious search engine for regular web searches. If you wish to learn more about Search Results removal – continue reading. Read more »
ANSSI Virus
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 4, 2013
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ANSSI Virus is a ransomware and having it deleted is the only thing that you need to worry about this very moment. The infection is also known as Office Central de Lutte contre la Criminalité Virus, and our Anti-Spyware-101.com researchers have discovered that it is the Flimrans Trojan which controls this particular ransomware. The infection requires immediate removal simply because it locks your computer and disabled access to the desktop. Of course, the removal of the threat is not so simple because of the initiated lock-down. Nonetheless, if you do not want to worry about additional spyware infiltration, the task must be completed as soon as possible. Please continue reading to learn more about ransomware and the ANSSI Virus removal process. Read more »
BrowserDefender.exe
Posted by Lisa Blanc
on July 4, 2013
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Even though it may seem as if BrowserDefender.exe is a computer file which can help you protect your Internet browsers, in reality, this component is just another adware helper. As research shows, this executable file may belong to Bit89 Inc. or PerformerSoft LLC. The first company is known for highly suspicious browser plugins which are powered through adware and which are supposed to present you with monetization services. It appears that both of the companies are closely knit, as such PerformerSoft programs as Audio Performer, Codec Performer or Driver Performer could potentially be affiliated to the adware plugins. We strongly recommend that you remove BrowserDefender.exe from your personal computer, and the information below explains why and how to delete this executable. If you are struggling with the removal of programs linked to the file – post a comment below and we will help you as soon as possible. Read more »
tidy2update.exe
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 4, 2013
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If you have installed TidyNetwork are reading this report, it is very likely that you are concerned about tidy2update.exe. The application which drops the file in question is a browser add-on which generates various coupons, offers, and advertisements, which you may not like. If you do not like the application, not only should you remove tidy2update.exe but other components of the program as well. Read more »
AppIntegrator64.exe
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on July 3, 2013
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AppIntegrator64.exe is a process file that is associated with My Web Search browser plugin. If you have this process file running in your Task Manager, then it is very likely that you have installed and downloaded freeware applications that are bundled with My Web Search. This potentially unwanted program changes your home page address and default search engine to mywebsearch.com. In general, there is nothing malicious about AppIntegrator64.exe or My Web Search, but it could pose certain security risks and in order to avoid them, you need to remove this application. Naturally, once you remove My Web Search, AppIntegrator64.exe will be removed from your system automatically as well. Read more »
Infoaxe
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on July 3, 2013
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Infoaxe or Flipora Hijacker is a suspicious computer application which may initiate the unauthorized changes within your Internet Explorer browser. Some researchers recognize the threat as Spyware.Infoaxe, and the main task for it is to take over your browser and initiate the activity of a malicious browser helper object (BHO). The program may monitor your online activity and send the collected information to a remote server. Of course, this activity is performed without your knowledge and notice, which is why you may miss the necessary removal of the browser hijacker. Regardless, you definitely need to delete Infoaxe from the operating Windows system. Please continue reading to learn more about the hijacker and its removal. Read more »
VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator
Posted by Sarah Stewart
on July 3, 2013
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VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator is a malicious infection that has a vast number of aliases. It means that a lot of programs may be detected under the same name. The main purpose of all the programs that are detected as VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator is to hide and protect other malicious infections from detection by antivirus programs. It means that if you are infected with VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator, it is very likely that your computer is full of other malware applications. Therefore, in order to remove VirTool:Win32/Obfuscator, you need to terminate all the other computer threats as well. Do not overlook this infection, because it may result in an sensitive information theft and an ultimate system crash. Read more »
UpdateTask.exe
Posted by Max Lehmann
on July 3, 2013
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UpdateTask.exe is a process file that belongs to a number of programs and applications. There are up to 29 versions of this file, and it ranges from being a legitimate system file to a malicious worm infection. In order to figure out whether you should block and remove UpdateTask.exe, you are recommended to run a full system scan with SpyHunter scanner, and the scan will determine whether the running process is malicious or not. Should you be infected with the malicious version of UpdateTask.exe, remove the file and related computer threats immediately with a legitimate antispyware tool. Read more »
